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The specialist’s office was across town.
“This will sell quickly.”
When they called my name, I stood quickly.
I didn’t waste time; I told him about my mother’s diagnosis and what my siblings had shared.
“I don’t think she’s been evaluated properly or that her condition is being tracked. I’m here for a second opinion.”
“I would like to run more tests,” he said. “And review her current medications and charts. Bring her in. We’ll take a closer look.”
“How can I help you?”
Linda listed the house. Showings started almost immediately. People walked through rooms that still held pieces of our childhood.
I packed boxes while my mother rested.
It felt strange, but not in a bad way.
Meanwhile, I scheduled the appointments with Dr. Harris and arranged everything.
We talked more.
Within days, we had a strong offer.
When I told my siblings, the reactions were mixed.
Jack sounded annoyed; Eliza was distracted, and Nick asked about numbers.
We moved forward anyway.
The paperwork, the signatures, the final steps.
When it was done, the money was split.